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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 233.36 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 233.36 and 132.10 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 233.36 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/233.36 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 233.36 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 30,825.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,825.61/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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