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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 349.92 and 179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 349.92 and 179.87 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 349.92 = 179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/349.92 = 179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 349.92 × 179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 62,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,938.36/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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