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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 233.34 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 233.34 and 132.30 is: 182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 233.34 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/233.34 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 233.34 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 30,870.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,870.88/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.58

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