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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.79, 349.96 and 175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.79, 349.96 and 175.17 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.79 : 349.96 = 175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.79/349.96 = 175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.79x = 349.96 × 175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.79x = 61,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,302.49/253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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