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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.39, 324.75 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.39, 324.75 and 169.96 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.39 : 324.75 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.39/324.75 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.39x = 324.75 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.39x = 55,194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,194.51/235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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