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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.08, 243.36 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.08, 243.36 and 156.24 is: 234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.08 : 243.36 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.08/243.36 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.08x = 243.36 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.08x = 38,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022.57/162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.59

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