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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.80, 239.14 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.80, 239.14 and 150.41 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.80 : 239.14 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.80/239.14 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.80x = 239.14 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.80x = 35,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,968.99/173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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