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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.06, 260.61 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.06, 260.61 and 133.29 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.06 : 260.61 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.06/260.61 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.06x = 260.61 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.06x = 34,736.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,736.71/174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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