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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.81, 224.52 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.81, 224.52 and 150.88 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.81 : 224.52 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.81/224.52 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.81x = 224.52 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.81x = 33,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,875.72/162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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