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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.58, 240.60 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.58, 240.60 and 130.30 is: 179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.58 : 240.60 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.58/240.60 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.58x = 240.60 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.58x = 31,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,350.18/174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.57

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