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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.53, 241.86 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.53, 241.86 and 133.62 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.53 : 241.86 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.53/241.86 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.53x = 241.86 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.53x = 32,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,317.33/175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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