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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.01, 240.06 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.01, 240.06 and 104.05 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.01 : 240.06 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.01/240.06 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.01x = 240.06 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.01x = 24,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,978.24/174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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