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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.01, 349.17 and 170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.01, 349.17 and 170.29 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.01 : 349.17 = 170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.01/349.17 = 170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.01x = 349.17 × 170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.01x = 59,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,459.29/253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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