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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 241.71 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 241.71 and 104.26 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 241.71 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/241.71 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 241.71 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 25,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199.82/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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