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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.73, 233.88 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.73, 233.88 and 151.28 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.73 : 233.88 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.73/233.88 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.73x = 233.88 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.73x = 35,381.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,381.37/169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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