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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.75, 241.05 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.75, 241.05 and 133.26 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.75 : 241.05 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.75/241.05 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.75x = 241.05 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.75x = 32,122.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,122.32/174.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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