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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 241.74 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 241.74 and 133.68 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 241.74 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/241.74 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 241.74 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 32,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,315.80/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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