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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.11, 241.74 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.11, 241.74 and 153.88 is: 229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.11 : 241.74 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.11/241.74 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.11x = 241.74 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.11x = 37,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,198.35/162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.46

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