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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.29, 243.41 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.29, 243.41 and 152.76 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.29 : 243.41 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.29/243.41 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.29x = 243.41 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.29x = 37,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,182.55/162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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