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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 241.64 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 241.64 and 133.66 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 241.64 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/241.64 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 241.64 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 32,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,297.60/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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