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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.60, 233.82 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.60, 233.82 and 130.72 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.60 : 233.82 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.60/233.82 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.60x = 233.82 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.60x = 30,564.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,564.95/169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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