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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.51, 241.99 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.51, 241.99 and 133.93 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.51 : 241.99 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.51/241.99 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.51x = 241.99 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.51x = 32,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,409.72/175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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