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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.78, 234.40 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.78, 234.40 and 132.88 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.78 : 234.40 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.78/234.40 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.78x = 234.40 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.78x = 31,147.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,147.07/169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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