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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.63, 240.96 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.63, 240.96 and 130.89 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.63 : 240.96 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.63/240.96 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.63x = 240.96 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.63x = 31,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,539.25/174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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