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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.54, 350.03 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.54, 350.03 and 183.53 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.54 : 350.03 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.54/350.03 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.54x = 350.03 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.54x = 64,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,241.01/253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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