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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.05, 243.23 and 158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.05, 243.23 and 158.29 is: 237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.05 : 243.23 = 158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.05/243.23 = 158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.05x = 243.23 × 158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.05x = 38,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,500.88/162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.59

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