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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.03, 244.26 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.03, 244.26 and 151.59 is: 228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.03 : 244.26 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.03/244.26 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.03x = 244.26 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.03x = 37,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,027.37/162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.52

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