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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 240.17 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 240.17 and 132.51 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 240.17 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/240.17 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 240.17 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 31,824.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,824.26/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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