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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.94, 233.26 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.94, 233.26 and 132.03 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.94 : 233.26 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.94/233.26 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.94x = 233.26 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.94x = 30,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,797.32/168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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