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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 350.28 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 350.28 and 170.92 is: 235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 350.28 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/350.28 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 350.28 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 59,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,869.86/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.86

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