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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.51, 233.88 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.51, 233.88 and 103.97 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.51 : 233.88 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.51/233.88 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.51x = 233.88 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.51x = 24,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,316.50/169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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