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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.57, 349.57 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.57, 349.57 and 179.86 is: 247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.57 : 349.57 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.57/349.57 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.57x = 349.57 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.57x = 62,873.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,873.21/253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.95

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