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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.42, 242.30 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.42, 242.30 and 156.93 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.42 : 242.30 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.42/242.30 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.42x = 242.30 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.42x = 38,023.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,023.35/162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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