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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.70, 325.25 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.70, 325.25 and 169.35 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.70 : 325.25 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.70/325.25 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.70x = 325.25 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.70x = 55,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,080.24/235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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