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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.64, 350.12 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.64, 350.12 and 170.72 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.64 : 350.12 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.64/350.12 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.64x = 350.12 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.64x = 59,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,772.49/253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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