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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.06, 243.39 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.06, 243.39 and 151.14 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.06 : 243.39 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.06/243.39 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.06x = 243.39 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.06x = 36,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,785.96/162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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