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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 349.83 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 349.83 and 179.91 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 349.83 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/349.83 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 349.83 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 62,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,937.92/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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