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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.31, 225.55 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.31, 225.55 and 150.14 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.31 : 225.55 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.31/225.55 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.31x = 225.55 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.31x = 33,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,864.83/163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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