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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 232.67 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 232.67 and 133.70 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 232.67 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/232.67 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 232.67 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 31,107.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,107.89/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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