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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.39, 240.55 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.39, 240.55 and 104.40 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.39 : 240.55 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.39/240.55 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.39x = 240.55 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.39x = 25,113.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,113.42/174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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