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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.25, 261.05 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.25, 261.05 and 133.03 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.25 : 261.05 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.25/261.05 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.25x = 261.05 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.25x = 34,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,726.16/174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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