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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 324.04 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 324.04 and 169.36 is: 233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 324.04 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/324.04 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 324.04 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 54,879.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,879.41/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.57

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