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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.86, 234.45 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.86, 234.45 and 104.46 is: 144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.86 : 234.45 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.86/234.45 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.86x = 234.45 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.86x = 24,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,490.65/169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.18

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