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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 233.42 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 233.42 and 150.89 is: 207.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 233.42 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/233.42 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 233.42 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 35,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,218.82/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.98

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