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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.69, 241.11 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.69, 241.11 and 131.13 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.69 : 241.11 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.69/241.11 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.69x = 241.11 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.69x = 31,616.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,616.75/174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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