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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 233.76 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 233.76 and 94.71 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 233.76 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/233.76 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 233.76 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 22,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,139.41/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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