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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 224.67 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 224.67 and 150.22 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 224.67 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/224.67 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 224.67 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 33,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,750.77/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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