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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.37, 239.13 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.37, 239.13 and 151.50 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.37 : 239.13 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.37/239.13 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.37x = 239.13 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.37x = 36,228.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,228.20/173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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