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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.45, 261.96 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.45, 261.96 and 133.95 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.45 : 261.96 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.45/261.96 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.45x = 261.96 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.45x = 35,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,089.54/174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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