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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 224.46 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 224.46 and 151.59 is: 209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 224.46 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/224.46 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 224.46 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 34,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,025.89/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.11

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