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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 233.91 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 233.91 and 151.89 is: 209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 233.91 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/233.91 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 233.91 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 35,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,527.71/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.72

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