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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.40, 243.26 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.40, 243.26 and 152.32 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.40 : 243.26 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.40/243.26 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.40x = 243.26 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.40x = 37,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,053.36/162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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