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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.51, 239.86 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.51, 239.86 and 132.60 is: 183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.51 : 239.86 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.51/239.86 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.51x = 239.86 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.51x = 31,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,805.44/173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.31

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