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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 349.40 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 349.40 and 170.44 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 349.40 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/349.40 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 349.40 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 59,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,551.74/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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