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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 258.68 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 258.68 and 132.54 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 258.68 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/258.68 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 258.68 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 34,284.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,284.78/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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