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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.33, 236.79 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.33, 236.79 and 151.50 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.33 : 236.79 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.33/236.79 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.33x = 236.79 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.33x = 35,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,873.69/171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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