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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 349.92 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 349.92 and 170.55 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 349.92 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/349.92 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 349.92 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 59,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,678.86/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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