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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 241.85 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 241.85 and 109.69 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 241.85 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/241.85 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 241.85 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 26,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528.20/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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