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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.31, 233.71 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.31, 233.71 and 132.48 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.31 : 233.71 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.31/233.71 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.31x = 233.71 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.31x = 30,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,961.57/169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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