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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 243.48 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 243.48 and 158.48 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 243.48 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/243.48 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 243.48 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 38,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,586.71/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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