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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.27, 241.72 and 108.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.27, 241.72 and 108.85 is: 150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.27 : 241.72 = 108.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.27/241.72 = 108.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.27x = 241.72 × 108.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.27x = 26,309.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309.47/175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.11

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