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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.18, 233.43 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.18, 233.43 and 102.77 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.18 : 233.43 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.18/233.43 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.18x = 233.43 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.18x = 23,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,989.60/169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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