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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.76, 241.28 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.76, 241.28 and 109.32 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.76 : 241.28 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.76/241.28 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.76x = 241.28 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.76x = 26,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,376.73/174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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