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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.47, 240.76 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.47, 240.76 and 104.49 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.47 : 240.76 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.47/240.76 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.47x = 240.76 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.47x = 25,157.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,157.00/174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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