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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 242.61 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 242.61 and 132.38 is: 182.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 242.61 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/242.61 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 242.61 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 32,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,116.71/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.57

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