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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.40, 223.04 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.40, 223.04 and 150.40 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.40 : 223.04 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.40/223.04 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.40x = 223.04 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.40x = 33,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,545.22/162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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