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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.82, 349.94 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.82, 349.94 and 170.75 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.82 : 349.94 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.82/349.94 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.82x = 349.94 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.82x = 59,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,749.65/253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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