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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.37, 240.64 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.37, 240.64 and 104.48 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.37 : 240.64 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.37/240.64 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.37x = 240.64 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.37x = 25,142.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142.41/174.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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