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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 240.44 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 240.44 and 105.28 is: 145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 240.44 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/240.44 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 240.44 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 25,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,313.52/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.28

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