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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.02, 242.76 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.02, 242.76 and 156.03 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.02 : 242.76 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.02/242.76 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.02x = 242.76 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.02x = 37,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,877.52/162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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