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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 234.06 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 234.06 and 132.77 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 234.06 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/234.06 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 234.06 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 31,076.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,076.23/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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