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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.26, 348.93 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.26, 348.93 and 170.22 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.26 : 348.93 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.26/348.93 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.26x = 348.93 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.26x = 59,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,394.86/253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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