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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.53, 224.26 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.53, 224.26 and 152.67 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.53 : 224.26 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.53/224.26 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.53x = 224.26 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.53x = 34,237.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,237.39/162.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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