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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 241.76 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 241.76 and 109.72 is: 151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 241.76 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/241.76 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 241.76 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 26,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,525.91/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.37

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