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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.67, 238.94 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.67, 238.94 and 150.28 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.67 : 238.94 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.67/238.94 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.67x = 238.94 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.67x = 35,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,907.12/173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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