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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 223 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 223 and 150.02 is: 206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 223 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/223 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 223 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 33,454.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,454.46/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.71

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