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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 233.16 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 233.16 and 132.41 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 233.16 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/233.16 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 233.16 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 30,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,872.72/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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