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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.50, 350.11 and 175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.50, 350.11 and 175.03 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.50 : 350.11 = 175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.50/350.11 = 175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.50x = 350.11 × 175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.50x = 61,279.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,279.75/253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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