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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.19, 231.94 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.19, 231.94 and 133.16 is: 183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.19 : 231.94 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.19/231.94 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.19x = 231.94 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.19x = 30,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,885.13/168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.63

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