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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 242.51 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 242.51 and 134.25 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 242.51 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/242.51 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 242.51 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 32,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,556.30/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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