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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.04, 241.43 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.04, 241.43 and 151 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.04 : 241.43 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.04/241.43 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.04x = 241.43 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.04x = 36,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,455.93/162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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