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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 351.63 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 351.63 and 169.98 is: 254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 351.63 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/351.63 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 351.63 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 59,770.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,770.07/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.95

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