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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.99, 240.04 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.99, 240.04 and 104.06 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.99 : 240.04 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.99/240.04 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.99x = 240.04 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.99x = 24,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,978.56/173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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