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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 324.90 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 324.90 and 169.97 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 324.90 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/324.90 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 324.90 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 55,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,221.63/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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