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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 234.30 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 234.30 and 104.34 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 234.30 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/234.30 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 234.30 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 24,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,446.86/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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