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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 237.60 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 237.60 and 150.12 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 237.60 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/237.60 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 237.60 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 35,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,668.51/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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