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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.35, 253.62 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.35, 253.62 and 130.52 is: 195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.35 : 253.62 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.35/253.62 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.35x = 253.62 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.35x = 33,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,102.48/169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.47

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