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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.52, 243.95 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.52, 243.95 and 150.37 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.52 : 243.95 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.52/243.95 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.52x = 243.95 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.52x = 36,681.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,681.40/162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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