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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 242.09 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 242.09 and 133.71 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 242.09 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/242.09 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 242.09 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 32,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,369.19/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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