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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.55, 240.82 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.55, 240.82 and 104.62 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.55 : 240.82 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.55/240.82 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.55x = 240.82 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.55x = 25,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194.59/174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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