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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 244.81 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 244.81 and 150.76 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 244.81 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/244.81 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 244.81 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 36,907.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,907.56/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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