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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 233.46 and 103.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 233.46 and 103.69 is: 143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 233.46 = 103.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/233.46 = 103.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 233.46 × 103.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 24,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,206.88/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.02

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