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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 349.80 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 349.80 and 175.12 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 349.80 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/349.80 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 349.80 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 61,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,256.98/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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