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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.54, 239.51 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.54, 239.51 and 132.02 is: 182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.54 : 239.51 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.54/239.51 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.54x = 239.51 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.54x = 31,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,619.45/173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.20

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