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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.71, 234.17 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.71, 234.17 and 130.41 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.71 : 234.17 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.71/234.17 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.71x = 234.17 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.71x = 30,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,537.46/169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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