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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.38, 240.61 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.38, 240.61 and 132.39 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.38 : 240.61 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.38/240.61 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.38x = 240.61 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.38x = 31,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,854.03/174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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