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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.65, 233.96 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.65, 233.96 and 132.80 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.65 : 233.96 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.65/233.96 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.65x = 233.96 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.65x = 31,068.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,068.05/169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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