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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 240.97 and 109.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 240.97 and 109.11 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 240.97 = 109.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/240.97 = 109.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 240.97 × 109.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 26,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292.24/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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