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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 350.95 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 350.95 and 170.13 is: 234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 350.95 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/350.95 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 350.95 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 59,706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,706.70/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.79

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