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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.36, 240.74 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.36, 240.74 and 130.93 is: 180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.36 : 240.74 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.36/240.74 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.36x = 240.74 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.36x = 31,519.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,519.43/174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.78

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