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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 238.68 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 238.68 and 151.38 is: 208.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 238.68 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/238.68 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 238.68 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 36,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,131.38/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.44

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