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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 241.70 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 241.70 and 109.60 is: 151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 241.70 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/241.70 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 241.70 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 26,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,490.32/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.20

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