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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.26, 242.24 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.26, 242.24 and 156.57 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.26 : 242.24 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.26/242.24 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.26x = 242.24 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.26x = 37,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,926.72/162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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