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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.20, 223.32 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.20, 223.32 and 151.16 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.20 : 223.32 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.20/223.32 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.20x = 223.32 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.20x = 33,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,757.05/162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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