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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 233.78 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 233.78 and 132.84 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 233.78 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/233.78 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 233.78 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 31,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,055.34/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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