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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 350.04 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 350.04 and 170.80 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 350.04 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/350.04 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 350.04 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 59,786.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,786.83/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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