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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 319.84 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 319.84 and 169.34 is: 234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 319.84 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/319.84 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 319.84 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 54,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,161.71/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.02

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