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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.03, 242.58 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.03, 242.58 and 145.63 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.03 : 242.58 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.03/242.58 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.03x = 242.58 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.03x = 35,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,326.93/162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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