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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 233.72 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 233.72 and 103.84 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 233.72 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/233.72 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 233.72 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 24,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,269.48/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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