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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 232.62 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 232.62 and 130.20 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 232.62 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/232.62 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 232.62 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 30,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,287.12/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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