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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 233.28 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 233.28 and 151.36 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 233.28 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/233.28 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 233.28 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 35,309.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,309.26/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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