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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.09, 240.24 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.09, 240.24 and 104.16 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.09 : 240.24 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.09/240.24 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.09x = 240.24 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.09x = 25,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,023.40/174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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