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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.17, 240.16 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.17, 240.16 and 130.43 is: 179.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.17 : 240.16 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.17/240.16 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.17x = 240.16 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.17x = 31,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,323.42/174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.84

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