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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.88, 241.68 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.88, 241.68 and 131.20 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.88 : 241.68 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.88/241.68 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.88x = 241.68 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.88x = 31,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708.42/174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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