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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 234.58 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 234.58 and 133.44 is: 184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 234.58 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/234.58 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 234.58 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 31,302.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,302.36/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.30

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