Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 349 and 169.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 253, 349 and 169.96 is: 234.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253 : 349 = 169.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253/349 = 169.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253x = 349 × 169.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253x = 59,316.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,316.04/253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234.45
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