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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 235.65 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 235.65 and 132.22 is: 182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 235.65 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/235.65 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 235.65 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 31,157.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,157.64/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.10

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