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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 234.56 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 234.56 and 104.46 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 234.56 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/234.56 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 234.56 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 24,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,502.14/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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