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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 240.18 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 240.18 and 130.50 is: 179.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 240.18 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/240.18 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 240.18 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 31,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,343.49/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.89

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