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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 380.31 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 380.31 and 177.04 is: 265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 380.31 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/380.31 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 380.31 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 67,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,330.08/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.09

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