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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 350.94 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 350.94 and 169.96 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 350.94 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/350.94 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 350.94 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 59,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,645.76/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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