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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.21, 349.02 and 170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.21, 349.02 and 170.29 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.21 : 349.02 = 170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.21/349.02 = 170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.21x = 349.02 × 170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.21x = 59,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,434.62/253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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