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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.37, 349.52 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.37, 349.52 and 179.72 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.37 : 349.52 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.37/349.52 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.37x = 349.52 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.37x = 62,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,813.09/253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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