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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 240.39 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 240.39 and 132.44 is: 183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 240.39 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/240.39 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 240.39 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 31,836.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,836.05/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.00

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