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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.50, 240.81 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.50, 240.81 and 105.54 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.50 : 240.81 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.50/240.81 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.50x = 240.81 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.50x = 25,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,415.09/174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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