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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.03, 349.30 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.03, 349.30 and 170.19 is: 234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.03 : 349.30 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.03/349.30 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.03x = 349.30 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.03x = 59,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447.37/253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.94

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