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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 234 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 234 and 130.62 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 234 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/234 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 234 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 30,565.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,565.08/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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