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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 349.71 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 349.71 and 175.76 is: 242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 349.71 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/349.71 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 349.71 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 61,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,465.03/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.62

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