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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.78, 349.76 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.78, 349.76 and 170.66 is: 235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.78 : 349.76 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.78/349.76 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.78x = 349.76 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.78x = 59,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,690.04/253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.20

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