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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 233.87 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 233.87 and 132.72 is: 183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 233.87 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/233.87 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 233.87 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 31,040.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,040.14/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.26

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