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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.55, 240.87 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.55, 240.87 and 109.03 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.55 : 240.87 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.55/240.87 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.55x = 240.87 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.55x = 26,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,262.06/174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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