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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.61, 240.96 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.61, 240.96 and 109.12 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.61 : 240.96 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.61/240.96 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.61x = 240.96 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.61x = 26,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,293.56/174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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