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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.94, 237.29 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.94, 237.29 and 132.64 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.94 : 237.29 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.94/237.29 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.94x = 237.29 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.94x = 31,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,474.15/171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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