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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 233.13 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 233.13 and 132.20 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 233.13 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/233.13 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 233.13 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 30,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,819.25/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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