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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 240.16 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 240.16 and 132.70 is: 182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 240.16 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/240.16 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 240.16 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 31,868.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,868.35/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.93

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