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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.85, 225.62 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.85, 225.62 and 150.17 is: 206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.85 : 225.62 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.85/225.62 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.85x = 225.62 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.85x = 33,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,881.36/163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.78

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