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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 243.25 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 243.25 and 153.96 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 243.25 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/243.25 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 243.25 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 37,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,450.77/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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