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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 232.50 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 232.50 and 133.56 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 232.50 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/232.50 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 232.50 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 31,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,052.70/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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