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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 242 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 242 and 133.78 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 242 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/242 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 242 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 32,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374.76/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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