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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.47, 240.71 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.47, 240.71 and 104.55 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.47 : 240.71 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.47/240.71 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.47x = 240.71 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.47x = 25,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,165.72/174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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