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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 233.53 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 233.53 and 131.86 is: 182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 233.53 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/233.53 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 233.53 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 30,793.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,793.63/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.10

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