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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.80, 240.98 and 109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.80, 240.98 and 109.26 is: 150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.80 : 240.98 = 109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.80/240.98 = 109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.80x = 240.98 × 109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.80x = 26,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329.47/174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.63

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