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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 239.71 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 239.71 and 132.25 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 239.71 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/239.71 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 239.71 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 31,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,700.78/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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