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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.98, 241.17 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.98, 241.17 and 131.24 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.98 : 241.17 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.98/241.17 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.98x = 241.17 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.98x = 31,651.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,651.15/174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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