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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.43, 236.44 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.43, 236.44 and 132.10 is: 182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.43 : 236.44 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.43/236.44 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.43x = 236.44 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.43x = 31,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,233.72/171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.20

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