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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 349.32 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 349.32 and 175.76 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 349.32 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/349.32 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 349.32 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 61,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,396.48/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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