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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 348.05 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 348.05 and 169.76 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 348.05 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/348.05 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 348.05 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 59,084.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,084.97/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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