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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 324 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 324 and 169.19 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 324 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/324 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 324 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 54,817.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,817.56/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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