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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.31, 235.88 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.31, 235.88 and 150.48 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.31 : 235.88 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.31/235.88 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.31x = 235.88 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.31x = 35,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,495.22/171.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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