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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 242.64 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 242.64 and 147.96 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 242.64 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/242.64 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 242.64 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 35,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,901.01/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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