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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.50, 349.89 and 179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.50, 349.89 and 179.83 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.50 : 349.89 = 179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.50/349.89 = 179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.50x = 349.89 × 179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.50x = 62,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,920.72/253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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