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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 233.88 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 233.88 and 104.08 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 233.88 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/233.88 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 233.88 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 24,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,342.23/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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