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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 352.17 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 352.17 and 253.17 is: 349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 352.17 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/352.17 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 352.17 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 89,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,158.88/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.68

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