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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 240.05 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 240.05 and 132.75 is: 183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 240.05 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/240.05 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 240.05 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 31,865.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,865.97/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.14

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