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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.91, 234.50 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.91, 234.50 and 104.39 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.91 : 234.50 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.91/234.50 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.91x = 234.50 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.91x = 24,479.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,479.46/169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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