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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.61, 349.93 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.61, 349.93 and 170.83 is: 235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.61 : 349.93 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.61/349.93 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.61x = 349.93 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.61x = 59,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,777.69/253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.71

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