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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.44, 242.94 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.44, 242.94 and 155 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.44 : 242.94 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.44/242.94 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.44x = 242.94 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.44x = 37,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,655.70/162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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