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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 240.14 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 240.14 and 130.22 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 240.14 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/240.14 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 240.14 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 31,271.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,271.03/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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