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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.95, 240.02 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.95, 240.02 and 132.43 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.95 : 240.02 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.95/240.02 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.95x = 240.02 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.95x = 31,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,785.19/173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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