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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 351.53 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 351.53 and 169.47 is: 254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 351.53 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/351.53 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 351.53 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 59,573.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,573.79/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.04

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