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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 349.68 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 349.68 and 174.78 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 349.68 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/349.68 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 349.68 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 61,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,117.07/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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