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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.13, 320.19 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.13, 320.19 and 169.86 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.13 : 320.19 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.13/320.19 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.13x = 320.19 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.13x = 54,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,387.47/232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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