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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.85, 240.10 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.85, 240.10 and 150.43 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.85 : 240.10 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.85/240.10 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.85x = 240.10 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.85x = 36,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,117.27/173.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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