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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.18, 239.78 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.18, 239.78 and 132.68 is: 182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.18 : 239.78 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.18/239.78 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.18x = 239.78 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.18x = 31,814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,814.01/174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.65

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