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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 240.38 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 240.38 and 104.28 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 240.38 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/240.38 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 240.38 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 25,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067.69/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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