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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.87, 350.75 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.87, 350.75 and 169.47 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.87 : 350.75 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.87/350.75 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.87x = 350.75 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.87x = 59,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,440.76/233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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