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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 253.18 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 253.18 and 130.22 is: 195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 253.18 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/253.18 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 253.18 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 32,968.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,968.45/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.02

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