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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.27, 241.68 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.27, 241.68 and 109.66 is: 151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.27 : 241.68 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.27/241.68 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.27x = 241.68 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.27x = 26,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,502.63/175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.21

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