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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 240.40 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 240.40 and 105.22 is: 145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 240.40 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/240.40 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 240.40 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 25,294.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,294.89/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.19

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