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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 349.08 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 349.08 and 179.81 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 349.08 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/349.08 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 349.08 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 62,766.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,766.33/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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