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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 234.39 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 234.39 and 151.24 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 234.39 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/234.39 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 234.39 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 35,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,448.71/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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