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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.93, 241.20 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.93, 241.20 and 133.47 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.93 : 241.20 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.93/241.20 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.93x = 241.20 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.93x = 32,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,192.96/174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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