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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.81, 241.19 and 109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.81, 241.19 and 109.31 is: 150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.81 : 241.19 = 109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.81/241.19 = 109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.81x = 241.19 × 109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.81x = 26,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,362.73/174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.81

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