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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 235.76 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 235.76 and 132.27 is: 182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 235.76 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/235.76 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 235.76 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 31,183.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,183.31/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.20

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