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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.66, 350.14 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.66, 350.14 and 170.72 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.66 : 350.14 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.66/350.14 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.66x = 350.14 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.66x = 59,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,775.90/253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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