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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.45, 241.06 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.45, 241.06 and 132.94 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.45 : 241.06 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.45/241.06 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.45x = 241.06 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.45x = 32,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,046.52/174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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