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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 240.06 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 240.06 and 130.10 is: 179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 240.06 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/240.06 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 240.06 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 31,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,231.81/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.66

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