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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 349 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 349 and 170 is: 234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 349 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/349 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 349 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 59,330
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,330/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.47

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