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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.22, 223.53 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.22, 223.53 and 150.94 is: 207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.22 : 223.53 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.22/223.53 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.22x = 223.53 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.22x = 33,739.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,739.62/162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.99

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