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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.29, 243.57 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.29, 243.57 and 147.17 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.29 : 243.57 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.29/243.57 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.29x = 243.57 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.29x = 35,846.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,846.20/162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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