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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 241.74 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 241.74 and 133.86 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 241.74 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/241.74 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 241.74 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 32,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,359.32/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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