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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.69, 240.95 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.69, 240.95 and 133.35 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.69 : 240.95 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.69/240.95 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.69x = 240.95 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.69x = 32,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,129.74/174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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