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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.20, 261.30 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.20, 261.30 and 133.70 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.20 : 261.30 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.20/261.30 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.20x = 261.30 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.20x = 34,935.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,935.81/174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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