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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 329.11 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 329.11 and 132.17 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 329.11 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/329.11 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 329.11 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 43,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,497.73/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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