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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.07, 241.80 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.07, 241.80 and 154.32 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.07 : 241.80 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.07/241.80 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.07x = 241.80 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.07x = 37,315.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,315.32/162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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