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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 233.97 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 233.97 and 150.48 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 233.97 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/233.97 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 233.97 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 35,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,207.81/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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