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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 262.20 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 262.20 and 132.18 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 262.20 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/262.20 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 262.20 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 34,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657.60/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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