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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.41, 240.23 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.41, 240.23 and 132.56 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.41 : 240.23 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.41/240.23 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.41x = 240.23 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.41x = 31,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,844.89/174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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