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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.03, 237.24 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.03, 237.24 and 132.62 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.03 : 237.24 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.03/237.24 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.03x = 237.24 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.03x = 31,462.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,462.77/172.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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