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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.72, 240.84 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.72, 240.84 and 133.14 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.72 : 240.84 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.72/240.84 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.72x = 240.84 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.72x = 32,065.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,065.44/174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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