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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 233.65 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 233.65 and 132.28 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 233.65 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/233.65 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 233.65 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 30,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,906.80/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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