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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 241.74 and 108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 241.74 and 108.83 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 241.74 = 108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/241.74 = 108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 241.74 × 108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 26,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309.17/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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