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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 349.54 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 349.54 and 170.51 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 349.54 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/349.54 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 349.54 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 59,600.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,600.51/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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