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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.92, 241.26 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.92, 241.26 and 109.40 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.92 : 241.26 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.92/241.26 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.92x = 241.26 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.92x = 26,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,393.84/174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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