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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.78, 242.58 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.78, 242.58 and 132.24 is: 182.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.78 : 242.58 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.78/242.58 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.78x = 242.58 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.78x = 32,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,078.78/175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.49

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