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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 319.98 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 319.98 and 169.40 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 319.98 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/319.98 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 319.98 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 54,203.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,203.01/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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