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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 349.38 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 349.38 and 175.68 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 349.38 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/349.38 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 349.38 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 61,379.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,379.08/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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