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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.49, 240.81 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.49, 240.81 and 109.01 is: 150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.49 : 240.81 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.49/240.81 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.49x = 240.81 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.49x = 26,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,250.70/174.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.44

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