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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.27, 240.50 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.27, 240.50 and 130.53 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.27 : 240.50 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.27/240.50 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.27x = 240.50 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.27x = 31,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,392.47/174.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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