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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 324.06 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 324.06 and 169.30 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 324.06 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/324.06 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 324.06 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 54,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,863.36/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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