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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 231.62 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 231.62 and 133.01 is: 183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 231.62 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/231.62 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 231.62 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 30,805.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,805.95/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.33

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