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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.79, 234.33 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.79, 234.33 and 104.36 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.79 : 234.33 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.79/234.33 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.79x = 234.33 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.79x = 24,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,454.68/169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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