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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 240.62 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 240.62 and 131.10 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 240.62 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/240.62 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 240.62 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 31,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,544.63/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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