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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.36, 223.96 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.36, 223.96 and 151.56 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.36 : 223.96 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.36/223.96 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.36x = 223.96 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.36x = 33,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,943.38/162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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