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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.37, 244.23 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.37, 244.23 and 147.43 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.37 : 244.23 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.37/244.23 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.37x = 244.23 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.37x = 36,006.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,006.83/162.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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