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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 234.45 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 234.45 and 104.44 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 234.45 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/234.45 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 234.45 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 24,485.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,485.96/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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