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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235, 323.85 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235, 323.85 and 169.39 is: 233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235 : 323.85 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235/323.85 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235x = 323.85 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235x = 54,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,856.95/235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.43

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