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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.06, 240.01 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.06, 240.01 and 130.32 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.06 : 240.01 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.06/240.01 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.06x = 240.01 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.06x = 31,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,277.78/174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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