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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 240.16 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 240.16 and 130.32 is: 179.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 240.16 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/240.16 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 240.16 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 31,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,297.65/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.79

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