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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.21, 241.68 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.21, 241.68 and 109.76 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.21 : 241.68 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.21/241.68 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.21x = 241.68 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.21x = 26,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,526.00/175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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