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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 244.25 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 244.25 and 145.50 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 244.25 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/244.25 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 244.25 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 35,537.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,537.65/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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