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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.93, 243.93 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.93, 243.93 and 150.17 is: 224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.93 : 243.93 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.93/243.93 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.93x = 243.93 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.93x = 36,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,631.23/162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.83

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