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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 237.33 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 237.33 and 150.30 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 237.33 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/237.33 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 237.33 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 35,670.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,670.70/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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