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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 350.04 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 350.04 and 176.04 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 350.04 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/350.04 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 350.04 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 61,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,621.04/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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