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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.37, 236.69 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.37, 236.69 and 132.85 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.37 : 236.69 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.37/236.69 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.37x = 236.69 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.37x = 31,444.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,444.27/171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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