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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.61, 239.02 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.61, 239.02 and 150.59 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.61 : 239.02 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.61/239.02 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.61x = 239.02 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.61x = 35,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,994.24/173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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