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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.17, 233.46 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.17, 233.46 and 102.79 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.17 : 233.46 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.17/233.46 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.17x = 233.46 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.17x = 23,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,997.35/169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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