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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 349.42 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 349.42 and 170.27 is: 235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 349.42 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/349.42 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 349.42 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 59,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,495.74/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.05

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