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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 234.23 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 234.23 and 132.90 is: 183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 234.23 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/234.23 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 234.23 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 31,128.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,128.50/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.32

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