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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.85, 237.24 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.85, 237.24 and 132.42 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.85 : 237.24 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.85/237.24 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.85x = 237.24 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.85x = 31,416.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,416.12/171.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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