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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.64, 319.75 and 169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.64, 319.75 and 169.79 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.64 : 319.75 = 169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.64/319.75 = 169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.64x = 319.75 × 169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.64x = 54,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,290.35/231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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