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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.97, 242.80 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.97, 242.80 and 132.44 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.97 : 242.80 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.97/242.80 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.97x = 242.80 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.97x = 32,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154.89/175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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