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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.73, 233.70 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.73, 233.70 and 132.83 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.73 : 233.70 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.73/233.70 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.73x = 233.70 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.73x = 31,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,042.37/169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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