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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.77, 233.79 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.77, 233.79 and 132.87 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.77 : 233.79 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.77/233.79 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.77x = 233.79 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.77x = 31,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,063.68/169.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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