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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.26, 241.79 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.26, 241.79 and 133.95 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.26 : 241.79 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.26/241.79 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.26x = 241.79 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.26x = 32,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,388.01/175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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