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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 324.36 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 324.36 and 169.56 is: 234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 324.36 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/324.36 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 324.36 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 54,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,998.48/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.32

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