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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.39, 223.95 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.39, 223.95 and 153.72 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.39 : 223.95 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.39/223.95 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.39x = 223.95 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.39x = 34,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425.59/162.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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