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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.59, 379.71 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.59, 379.71 and 175.56 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.59 : 379.71 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.59/379.71 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.59x = 379.71 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.59x = 66,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,661.89/253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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