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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 234.17 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 234.17 and 130.39 is: 179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 234.17 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/234.17 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 234.17 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 30,533.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,533.43/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.95

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