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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 324.18 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 324.18 and 169.62 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 324.18 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/324.18 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 324.18 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 54,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987.41/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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