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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.21, 241.24 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.21, 241.24 and 133.63 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.21 : 241.24 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.21/241.24 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.21x = 241.24 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.21x = 32,236.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,236.90/175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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