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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 238.91 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 238.91 and 149.92 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 238.91 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/238.91 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 238.91 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 35,816.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,816.04/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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