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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 233.82 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 233.82 and 132.66 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 233.82 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/233.82 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 233.82 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 31,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,018.56/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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