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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 233.48 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 233.48 and 132.23 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 233.48 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/233.48 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 233.48 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 30,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,873.97/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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