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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.18, 233.61 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.18, 233.61 and 132.28 is: 182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.18 : 233.61 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.18/233.61 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.18x = 233.61 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.18x = 30,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,900.10/169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.65

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