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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.42, 240.74 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.42, 240.74 and 104.51 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.42 : 240.74 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.42/240.74 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.42x = 240.74 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.42x = 25,158.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,158.01/174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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