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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 225.32 and 150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 225.32 and 150.61 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 225.32 = 150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/225.32 = 150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 225.32 × 150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 33,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,935.45/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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