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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 241.92 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 241.92 and 152.52 is: 227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 241.92 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/241.92 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 241.92 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 36,897.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,897.64/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.43

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