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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.08, 244.40 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.08, 244.40 and 154.88 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.08 : 244.40 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.08/244.40 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.08x = 244.40 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.08x = 37,852.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,852.67/162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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