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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.19, 233.49 and 103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.19, 233.49 and 103.73 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.19 : 233.49 = 103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.19/233.49 = 103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.19x = 233.49 × 103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.19x = 24,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,218.75/169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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