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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.50, 240.83 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.50, 240.83 and 104.56 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.50 : 240.83 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.50/240.83 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.50x = 240.83 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.50x = 25,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,180.84/174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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