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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.90, 234.32 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.90, 234.32 and 130.66 is: 180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.90 : 234.32 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.90/234.32 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.90x = 234.32 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.90x = 30,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,615.21/169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.19

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