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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.33, 242.33 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.33, 242.33 and 156.63 is: 233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.33 : 242.33 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.33/242.33 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.33x = 242.33 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.33x = 37,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,956.54/162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.83

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