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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.22, 349.16 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.22, 349.16 and 179.56 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.22 : 349.16 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.22/349.16 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.22x = 349.16 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.22x = 62,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,695.17/253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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