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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 349.93 and 175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 349.93 and 175.29 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 349.93 = 175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/349.93 = 175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 349.93 × 175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 61,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,337.04/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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