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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.99, 234.59 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.99, 234.59 and 104.49 is: 144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.99 : 234.59 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.99/234.59 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.99x = 234.59 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.99x = 24,511.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,511.79/169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.20

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