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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.26, 241.83 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.26, 241.83 and 109.74 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.26 : 241.83 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.26/241.83 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.26x = 241.83 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.26x = 26,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,538.42/175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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