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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.82, 233.92 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.82, 233.92 and 132.92 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.82 : 233.92 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.82/233.92 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.82x = 233.92 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.82x = 31,091.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,091.14/169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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