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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 253.16 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 253.16 and 130.51 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 253.16 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/253.16 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 253.16 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 33,038.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,038.65/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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