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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.13, 240.31 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.13, 240.31 and 104.22 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.13 : 240.31 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.13/240.31 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.13x = 240.31 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.13x = 25,045.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045.11/174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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