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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 239.08 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 239.08 and 150.20 is: 207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 239.08 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/239.08 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 239.08 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 35,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,909.82/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.09

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