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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.38, 232.17 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.38, 232.17 and 133.34 is: 183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.38 : 232.17 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.38/232.17 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.38x = 232.17 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.38x = 30,957.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,957.55/168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.86

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