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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.05, 348.83 and 175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.05, 348.83 and 175.29 is: 241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.05 : 348.83 = 175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.05/348.83 = 175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.05x = 348.83 × 175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.05x = 61,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,145.53/253.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.63

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