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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 349.50 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 349.50 and 170.42 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 349.50 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/349.50 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 349.50 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 59,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,561.79/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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