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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 350.40 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 350.40 and 169.52 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 350.40 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/350.40 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 350.40 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 59,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,399.81/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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