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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 234 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 234 and 104.06 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 234 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/234 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 234 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 24,350.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350.04/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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