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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 233.41 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 233.41 and 103.74 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 233.41 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/233.41 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 233.41 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 24,212.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,212.79/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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