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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.58, 242.23 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.58, 242.23 and 109.16 is: 150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.58 : 242.23 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.58/242.23 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.58x = 242.23 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.58x = 26,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,441.83/175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.60

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