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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.88, 241.28 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.88, 241.28 and 131.28 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.88 : 241.28 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.88/241.28 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.88x = 241.28 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.88x = 31,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,675.24/174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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