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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 349.80 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 349.80 and 169.04 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 349.80 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/349.80 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 349.80 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 59,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,130.19/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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