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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 233.50 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 233.50 and 103.78 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 233.50 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/233.50 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 233.50 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 24,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,232.63/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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