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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 233.75 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 233.75 and 152.06 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 233.75 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/233.75 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 233.75 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 35,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,544.03/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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