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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 232.52 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 232.52 and 133.40 is: 184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 232.52 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/232.52 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 232.52 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 31,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,016.34/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.26

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