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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 324.48 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 324.48 and 169.75 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 324.48 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/324.48 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 324.48 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 55,080.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,080.48/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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