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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 243.33 and 149.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 243.33 and 149.41 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 243.33 = 149.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/243.33 = 149.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 243.33 × 149.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 36,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,355.94/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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