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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.43, 236.65 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.43, 236.65 and 132.07 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.43 : 236.65 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.43/236.65 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.43x = 236.65 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.43x = 31,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,254.63/171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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