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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.83, 241.38 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.83, 241.38 and 109.35 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.83 : 241.38 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.83/241.38 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.83x = 241.38 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.83x = 26,394.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394.90/174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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