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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 349.65 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 349.65 and 169.10 is: 253.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 349.65 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/349.65 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 349.65 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 59,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,125.82/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.43

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