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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 351.51 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 351.51 and 169.39 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 351.51 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/351.51 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 351.51 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 59,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,542.28/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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