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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 349.19 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 349.19 and 170.25 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 349.19 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/349.19 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 349.19 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 59,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447.85/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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