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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 233.99 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 233.99 and 104.07 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 233.99 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/233.99 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 233.99 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 24,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,351.34/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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