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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 234.57 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 234.57 and 104.46 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 234.57 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/234.57 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 234.57 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 24,503.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,503.18/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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