Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_83 (march VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, average_monthly_additions_in_millions_ VARCHAR, january VARCHAR, december VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the total number for March with less than 8.77 in January, more than 1.69 in December, an average monthly addition less than 5.35, and before 2004?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(march) FROM table_name_83 WHERE january < 8.77 AND december > 1.69 AND average_monthly_additions_in_millions_ < 5.35 AND year < 2004