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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.67, 236.82 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.67, 236.82 and 132.25 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.67 : 236.82 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.67/236.82 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.67x = 236.82 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.67x = 31,318.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,318.78/171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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