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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.59, 349.65 and 179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.59, 349.65 and 179.67 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.59 : 349.65 = 179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.59/349.65 = 179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.59x = 349.65 × 179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.59x = 62,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,821.62/253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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