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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 234.04 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 234.04 and 130.44 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 234.04 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/234.04 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 234.04 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 30,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,528.18/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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