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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.03, 253.62 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.03, 253.62 and 130.51 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.03 : 253.62 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.03/253.62 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.03x = 253.62 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.03x = 33,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,098.68/169.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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