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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.54, 240.89 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.54, 240.89 and 130.80 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.54 : 240.89 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.54/240.89 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.54x = 240.89 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.54x = 31,508.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,508.41/174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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