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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.46, 236.46 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.46, 236.46 and 132.58 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.46 : 236.46 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.46/236.46 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.46x = 236.46 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.46x = 31,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,349.87/171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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