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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 242.04 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 242.04 and 109.88 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 242.04 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/242.04 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 242.04 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 26,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,594.15/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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