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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.69, 346.08 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.69, 346.08 and 169.44 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.69 : 346.08 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.69/346.08 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.69x = 346.08 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.69x = 58,638.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,638.95/231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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