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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 234.09 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 234.09 and 130.21 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 234.09 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/234.09 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 234.09 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 30,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,480.86/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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