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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.83, 242.35 and 133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.83, 242.35 and 133.17 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.83 : 242.35 = 133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.83/242.35 = 133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.83x = 242.35 × 133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.83x = 32,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,273.75/175.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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