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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.80 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.80 and 130.86 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.80 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.80 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.80 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 33,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,212.27/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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