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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.02, 225.11 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.02, 225.11 and 151.26 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.02 : 225.11 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.02/225.11 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.02x = 225.11 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.02x = 34,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049.67/163.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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