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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 323.51 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 323.51 and 169.13 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 323.51 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/323.51 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 323.51 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 54,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,715.25/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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