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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 350.16 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 350.16 and 251.61 is: 347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 350.16 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/350.16 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 350.16 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 88,103.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,103.76/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.63

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