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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.78, 241.16 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.78, 241.16 and 104.84 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.78 : 241.16 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.78/241.16 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.78x = 241.16 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.78x = 25,281.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,281.48/174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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