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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.09, 325.54 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.09, 325.54 and 169.67 is: 233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.09 : 325.54 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.09/325.54 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.09x = 325.54 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.09x = 55,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,234.37/236.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.95

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