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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 233.98 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 233.98 and 104.03 is: 143.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 233.98 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/233.98 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 233.98 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 24,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,340.94/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.54

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