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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 323.88 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 323.88 and 169.59 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 323.88 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/323.88 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 323.88 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 54,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,926.81/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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