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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.58, 351.04 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.58, 351.04 and 169.66 is: 253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.58 : 351.04 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.58/351.04 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.58x = 351.04 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.58x = 59,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,557.45/234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.89

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