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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.40, 244.01 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.40, 244.01 and 147.42 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.40 : 244.01 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.40/244.01 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.40x = 244.01 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.40x = 35,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,971.95/162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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