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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.26, 349.58 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.26, 349.58 and 170.61 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.26 : 349.58 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.26/349.58 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.26x = 349.58 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.26x = 59,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,640.96/253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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