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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 233.70 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 233.70 and 103.80 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 233.70 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/233.70 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 233.70 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 24,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,258.06/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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