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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 242 and 109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 242 and 109.84 is: 151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 242 = 109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/242 = 109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 242 × 109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 26,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,581.28/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.65

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