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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 349.88 and 170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 349.88 and 170.69 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 349.88 = 170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/349.88 = 170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 349.88 × 170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 59,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,718.41/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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