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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 233.01 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 233.01 and 132.21 is: 182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 233.01 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/233.01 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 233.01 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 30,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,806.25/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.36

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