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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 242.41 and 109.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 242.41 and 109.39 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 242.41 = 109.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/242.41 = 109.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 242.41 × 109.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 26,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,516.62/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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