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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 241.65 and 109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 241.65 and 109.64 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 241.65 = 109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/241.65 = 109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 241.65 × 109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 26,494.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,494.51/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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