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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 242.66 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 242.66 and 145.19 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 242.66 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/242.66 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 242.66 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 35,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232.78/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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