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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.71, 351.54 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.71, 351.54 and 169.52 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.71 : 351.54 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.71/351.54 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.71x = 351.54 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.71x = 59,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,591.30/234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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