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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.02, 241.46 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.02, 241.46 and 155.22 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.02 : 241.46 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.02/241.46 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.02x = 241.46 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.02x = 37,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,478.65/162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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