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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.81, 241.04 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.81, 241.04 and 131.07 is: 180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.81 : 241.04 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.81/241.04 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.81x = 241.04 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.81x = 31,593.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,593.11/174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.73

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