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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 241.97 and 109.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 241.97 and 109.81 is: 151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 241.97 = 109.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/241.97 = 109.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 241.97 × 109.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 26,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,569.52/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.56

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