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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 232.80 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 232.80 and 151.58 is: 208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 232.80 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/232.80 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 232.80 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 35,287.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287.82/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.63

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