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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 324.51 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 324.51 and 169.05 is: 233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 324.51 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/324.51 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 324.51 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 54,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,857.17/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.05

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