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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 350.12 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 350.12 and 179.96 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 350.12 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/350.12 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 350.12 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 63,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,006.29/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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