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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 233.52 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 233.52 and 130.36 is: 179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 233.52 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/233.52 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 233.52 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 30,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,441.67/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.66

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