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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.43, 243.30 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.43, 243.30 and 154.91 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.43 : 243.30 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.43/243.30 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.43x = 243.30 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.43x = 37,690.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,690.79/162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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