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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.50, 225.32 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.50, 225.32 and 150.44 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.50 : 225.32 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.50/225.32 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.50x = 225.32 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.50x = 33,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,895.26/163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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