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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 350.51 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 350.51 and 175.37 is: 242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 350.51 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/350.51 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 350.51 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 61,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,468.94/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.06

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