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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.75, 349.99 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.75, 349.99 and 170.72 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.75 : 349.99 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.75/349.99 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.75x = 349.99 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.75x = 59,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,751.40/253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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