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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.27, 242.94 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.27, 242.94 and 149.51 is: 223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.27 : 242.94 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.27/242.94 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.27x = 242.94 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.27x = 36,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,322.33/162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.84

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