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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.95, 224.36 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.95, 224.36 and 151.91 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.95 : 224.36 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.95/224.36 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.95x = 224.36 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.95x = 34,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,081.77/162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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