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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.89, 233.20 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.89, 233.20 and 151.06 is: 207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.89 : 233.20 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.89/233.20 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.89x = 233.20 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.89x = 35,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,226.23/169.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.35

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