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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 349.29 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 349.29 and 170.39 is: 234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 349.29 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/349.29 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 349.29 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 59,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,513.78/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.91

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