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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.34, 261.42 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.34, 261.42 and 133.66 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.34 : 261.42 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.34/261.42 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.34x = 261.42 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.34x = 34,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,941.40/174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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