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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 240.66 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 240.66 and 130.41 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 240.66 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/240.66 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 240.66 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 31,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,384.47/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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