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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.44, 242.33 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.44, 242.33 and 148.48 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.44 : 242.33 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.44/242.33 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.44x = 242.33 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.44x = 35,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,981.16/162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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