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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 234.09 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 234.09 and 150.93 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 234.09 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/234.09 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 234.09 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 35,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,331.20/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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