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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.05, 349.23 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.05, 349.23 and 179.38 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.05 : 349.23 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.05/349.23 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.05x = 349.23 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.05x = 62,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,644.88/253.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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