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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.26, 349.48 and 179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.26, 349.48 and 179.61 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.26 : 349.48 = 179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.26/349.48 = 179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.26x = 349.48 × 179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.26x = 62,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,770.10/253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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