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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 234.21 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 234.21 and 104.16 is: 143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 234.21 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/234.21 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 234.21 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 24,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,394.14/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.81

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