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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 241.86 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 241.86 and 159.36 is: 237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 241.86 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/241.86 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 241.86 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 38,542.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,542.81/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.57

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