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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.11, 349.41 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.11, 349.41 and 170.18 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.11 : 349.41 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.11/349.41 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.11x = 349.41 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.11x = 59,463.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,463.47/253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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