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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.19, 241.71 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.19, 241.71 and 109.69 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.19 : 241.71 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.19/241.71 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.19x = 241.71 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.19x = 26,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,513.48/175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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