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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.80, 241.23 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.80, 241.23 and 131.06 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.80 : 241.23 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.80/241.23 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.80x = 241.23 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.80x = 31,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,614.40/174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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