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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.69, 234.03 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.69, 234.03 and 150.03 is: 206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.69 : 234.03 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.69/234.03 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.69x = 234.03 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.69x = 35,111.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,111.52/169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.92

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