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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.82, 234.35 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.82, 234.35 and 104.28 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.82 : 234.35 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.82/234.35 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.82x = 234.35 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.82x = 24,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,438.02/169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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