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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 324.56 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 324.56 and 169.84 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 324.56 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/324.56 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 324.56 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 55,123.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,123.27/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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