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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.30, 240.57 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.30, 240.57 and 132.80 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.30 : 240.57 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.30/240.57 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.30x = 240.57 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.30x = 31,946.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,946.49/174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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