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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 261.33 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 261.33 and 133.32 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 261.33 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/261.33 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 261.33 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 34,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,840.52/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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