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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 351.22 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 351.22 and 169.31 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 351.22 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/351.22 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 351.22 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 59,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,463.85/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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