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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.57, 223.95 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.57, 223.95 and 150.76 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.57 : 223.95 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.57/223.95 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.57x = 223.95 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.57x = 33,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,762.70/162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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