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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 349.83 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 349.83 and 170.46 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 349.83 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/349.83 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 349.83 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 59,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,632.02/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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