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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 240.02 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 240.02 and 104.01 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 240.02 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/240.02 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 240.02 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 24,964.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,964.35/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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