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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.90, 241.59 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.90, 241.59 and 131.56 is: 181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.90 : 241.59 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.90/241.59 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.90x = 241.59 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.90x = 31,783.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,783.58/174.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.72

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