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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.32, 243.24 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.32, 243.24 and 159.68 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.32 : 243.24 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.32/243.24 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.32x = 243.24 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.32x = 38,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,840.56/162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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