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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.38, 240.62 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.38, 240.62 and 104.42 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.38 : 240.62 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.38/240.62 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.38x = 240.62 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.38x = 25,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125.62/174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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