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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 241.89 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 241.89 and 109.79 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 241.89 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/241.89 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 241.89 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 26,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,557.10/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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