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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 323.96 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 323.96 and 169.28 is: 233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 323.96 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/323.96 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 323.96 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 54,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,837.48/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.67

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