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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.75, 239.96 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.75, 239.96 and 132.23 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.75 : 239.96 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.75/239.96 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.75x = 239.96 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.75x = 31,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,730.84/173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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