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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 178.70 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 178.70 and 117.48 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 178.70 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/178.70 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 178.70 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 20,993.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,993.09/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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