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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.73, 319.77 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.73, 319.77 and 132.17 is: 182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.73 : 319.77 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.73/319.77 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.73x = 319.77 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.73x = 42,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,262.40/231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.38

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