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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235, 324.22 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235, 324.22 and 169.60 is: 233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235 : 324.22 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235/324.22 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235x = 324.22 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235x = 54,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987.71/235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.99

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