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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 233.78 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 233.78 and 132.44 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 233.78 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/233.78 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 233.78 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 30,959.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,959.99/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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