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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 319.88 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 319.88 and 169.76 is: 234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 319.88 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/319.88 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 319.88 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 54,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,302.83/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.02

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