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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.18, 241.80 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.18, 241.80 and 109.68 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.18 : 241.80 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.18/241.80 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.18x = 241.80 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.18x = 26,520.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,520.21/175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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