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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.63, 240.93 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.63, 240.93 and 109.20 is: 150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.63 : 240.93 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.63/240.93 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.63x = 240.93 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.63x = 26,309.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309.56/174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.66

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