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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 245.88 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 245.88 and 150.08 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 245.88 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/245.88 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 245.88 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 36,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,901.67/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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