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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.35, 233.66 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.35, 233.66 and 132.51 is: 182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.35 : 233.66 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.35/233.66 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.35x = 233.66 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.35x = 30,961.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,961.62/169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.83

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