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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 348.39 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 348.39 and 179.33 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 348.39 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/348.39 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 348.39 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 62,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,475.04/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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