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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 234.26 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 234.26 and 104.27 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 234.26 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/234.26 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 234.26 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 24,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425.77/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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