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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.44, 236.52 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.44, 236.52 and 132.72 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.44 : 236.52 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.44/236.52 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.44x = 236.52 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.44x = 31,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,390.93/171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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