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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.75, 234.18 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.75, 234.18 and 130.34 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.75 : 234.18 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.75/234.18 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.75x = 234.18 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.75x = 30,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,523.35/169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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