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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.45, 349.91 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.45, 349.91 and 170.68 is: 235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.45 : 349.91 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.45/349.91 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.45x = 349.91 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.45x = 59,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,722.64/253.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.64

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