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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.30, 233.87 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.30, 233.87 and 130.98 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.30 : 233.87 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.30/233.87 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.30x = 233.87 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.30x = 30,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,632.29/169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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