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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 241.98 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 241.98 and 109.98 is: 151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 241.98 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/241.98 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 241.98 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 26,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612.96/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.73

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