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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.50, 349.47 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.50, 349.47 and 174.79 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.50 : 349.47 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.50/349.47 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.50x = 349.47 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.50x = 61,083.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,083.86/253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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