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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 350.12 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 350.12 and 179.31 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 350.12 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/350.12 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 350.12 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 62,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,780.02/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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