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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.77, 224.46 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.77, 224.46 and 150.98 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.77 : 224.46 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.77/224.46 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.77x = 224.46 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.77x = 33,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,887.85/162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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