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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 232.92 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 232.92 and 130.28 is: 179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 232.92 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/232.92 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 232.92 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 30,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,344.82/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.39

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