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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 353.03 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 353.03 and 170.19 is: 255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 353.03 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/353.03 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 353.03 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 60,081.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,081.32/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.68

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