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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 244.08 and 149.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 244.08 and 149.99 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 244.08 = 149.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/244.08 = 149.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 244.08 × 149.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 36,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,608.34/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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