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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.20, 238.81 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.20, 238.81 and 150.99 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.20 : 238.81 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.20/238.81 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.20x = 238.81 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.20x = 36,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,055.97/173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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