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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 350.20 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 350.20 and 175.10 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 350.20 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/350.20 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 350.20 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 61,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,320.46/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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