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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 233.70 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 233.70 and 103.88 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 233.70 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/233.70 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 233.70 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 24,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275.59/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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