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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 233.37 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 233.37 and 132.33 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 233.37 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/233.37 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 233.37 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 30,881.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,881.85/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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