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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.51, 259.02 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.51, 259.02 and 150.44 is: 224.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.51 : 259.02 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.51/259.02 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.51x = 259.02 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.51x = 38,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,967.83/173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.59

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