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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 349 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/349 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 349 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 59,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,316.04/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.45

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