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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 349.49 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 349.49 and 179.58 is: 247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 349.49 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/349.49 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 349.49 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 62,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,760.52/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.78

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