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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 234 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 234 and 130.56 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 234 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/234 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 234 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 30,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,551.04/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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