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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 240.03 and 104.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 240.03 and 104.00 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 240.03 = 104.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/240.03 = 104.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 240.03 × 104.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 24,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,961.92/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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