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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.92 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.92 and 130.74 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.92 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.92 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.92 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 33,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,197.50/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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