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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.93, 233.86 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.93, 233.86 and 133.08 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.93 : 233.86 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.93/233.86 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.93x = 233.86 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.93x = 31,122.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,122.09/169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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