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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 240.27 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 240.27 and 132.18 is: 182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 240.27 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/240.27 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 240.27 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 31,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,758.89/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.37

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