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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.31, 240.35 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.31, 240.35 and 130.57 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.31 : 240.35 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.31/240.35 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.31x = 240.35 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.31x = 31,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,382.50/174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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