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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 234.10 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 234.10 and 104.09 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 234.10 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/234.10 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 234.10 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 24,367.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,367.47/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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