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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.42, 236.41 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.42, 236.41 and 132.13 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.42 : 236.41 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.42/236.41 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.42x = 236.41 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.42x = 31,236.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,236.85/171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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