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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.50, 379.47 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.50, 379.47 and 176.22 is: 263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.50 : 379.47 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.50/379.47 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.50x = 379.47 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.50x = 66,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,870.20/253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.79

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