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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 323.49 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 323.49 and 169.09 is: 233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 323.49 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/323.49 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 323.49 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 54,698.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,698.92/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.21

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