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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.51, 232.79 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.51, 232.79 and 133.77 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.51 : 232.79 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.51/232.79 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.51x = 232.79 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.51x = 31,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139.65/168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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