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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.42, 351.02 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.42, 351.02 and 169.22 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.42 : 351.02 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.42/351.02 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.42x = 351.02 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.42x = 59,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,399.60/234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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