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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 253.37 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 253.37 and 130.48 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 253.37 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/253.37 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 253.37 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 33,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,059.72/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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