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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 232.65 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 232.65 and 150.42 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 232.65 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/232.65 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 232.65 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 34,995.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,995.21/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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