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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 233.88 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 233.88 and 132.65 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 233.88 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/233.88 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 233.88 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 31,024.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024.18/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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