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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.38, 261.66 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.38, 261.66 and 133.88 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.38 : 261.66 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.38/261.66 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.38x = 261.66 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.38x = 35,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,031.04/174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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