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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 348.73 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 348.73 and 179.57 is: 247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 348.73 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/348.73 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 348.73 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 62,621.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,621.45/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.14

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