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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 245.28 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 245.28 and 149.92 is: 225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 245.28 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/245.28 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 245.28 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 36,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,772.38/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.32

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