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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 234.11 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 234.11 and 130.59 is: 180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 234.11 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/234.11 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 234.11 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 30,572.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,572.75/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.09

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