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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.49, 349.71 and 169.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.49, 349.71 and 169.57 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.49 : 349.71 = 169.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.49/349.71 = 169.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.49x = 349.71 × 169.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.49x = 59,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,298.58/253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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