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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.23, 243.05 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.23, 243.05 and 146.19 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.23 : 243.05 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.23/243.05 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.23x = 243.05 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.23x = 35,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,531.48/162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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