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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.94 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.94 and 130.97 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.94 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.94 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.94 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 33,257.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,257.07/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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