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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 225.18 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 225.18 and 150.20 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 225.18 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/225.18 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 225.18 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 33,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,822.04/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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