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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.53, 240.75 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.53, 240.75 and 133.07 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.53 : 240.75 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.53/240.75 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.53x = 240.75 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.53x = 32,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,037.20/174.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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