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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 241.82 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 241.82 and 109.71 is: 151.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 241.82 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/241.82 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 241.82 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 26,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,529.94/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.41

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