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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.26, 243.62 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.26, 243.62 and 159.53 is: 239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.26 : 243.62 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.26/243.62 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.26x = 243.62 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.26x = 38,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,864.70/162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.52

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