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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.47, 242.04 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.47, 242.04 and 109.95 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.47 : 242.04 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.47/242.04 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.47x = 242.04 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.47x = 26,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612.30/175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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