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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 240.09 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 240.09 and 104.02 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 240.09 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/240.09 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 240.09 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 24,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,974.72/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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