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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.65, 234.02 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.65, 234.02 and 104.11 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.65 : 234.02 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.65/234.02 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.65x = 234.02 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.65x = 24,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,363.50/169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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