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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 241.31 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 241.31 and 104.96 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 241.31 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/241.31 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 241.31 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 25,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,326.95/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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