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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.88, 350.21 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.88, 350.21 and 170.84 is: 235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.88 : 350.21 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.88/350.21 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.88x = 350.21 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.88x = 59,829.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,829.87/253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.67

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