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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.02, 349.77 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.02, 349.77 and 179.97 is: 248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.02 : 349.77 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.02/349.77 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.02x = 349.77 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.02x = 62,948.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,948.43/253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.78

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