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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.99, 223.59 and 149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.99, 223.59 and 149.33 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.99 : 223.59 = 149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.99/223.59 = 149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.99x = 223.59 × 149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.99x = 33,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,387.58/162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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