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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.47, 232.43 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.47, 232.43 and 133.51 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.47 : 232.43 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.47/232.43 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.47x = 232.43 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.47x = 31,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,031.73/168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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