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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 350.28 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 350.28 and 176.20 is: 243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 350.28 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/350.28 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 350.28 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 61,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,719.34/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.26

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