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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 324.12 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 324.12 and 169.40 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 324.12 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/324.12 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 324.12 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 54,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,905.93/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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