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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.09, 243.15 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.09, 243.15 and 157.77 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.09 : 243.15 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.09/243.15 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.09x = 243.15 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.09x = 38,361.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,361.78/162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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