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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.54, 241.14 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.54, 241.14 and 133.26 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.54 : 241.14 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.54/241.14 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.54x = 241.14 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.54x = 32,134.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,134.32/174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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