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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.22, 243.42 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.22, 243.42 and 153.88 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.22 : 243.42 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.22/243.42 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.22x = 243.42 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.22x = 37,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,457.47/162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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