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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 349.72 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 349.72 and 183.70 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 349.72 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/349.72 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 349.72 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 64,243.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,243.54/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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