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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.12, 319.98 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.12, 319.98 and 169.84 is: 234.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.12 : 319.98 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.12/319.98 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.12x = 319.98 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.12x = 54,343.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,343.80/232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.12

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