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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 349.30 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 349.30 and 174.60 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 349.30 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/349.30 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 349.30 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 60,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,987.02/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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