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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.22, 349.36 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.22, 349.36 and 175.64 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.22 : 349.36 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.22/349.36 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.22x = 349.36 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.22x = 61,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,361.59/253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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