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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 241.80 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 241.80 and 154.08 is: 229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 241.80 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/241.80 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 241.80 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 37,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,256.54/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.64

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