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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 236.70 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 236.70 and 150.78 is: 208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 236.70 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/236.70 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 236.70 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 35,689.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,689.63/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.13

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