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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.46, 242.22 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.46, 242.22 and 158.25 is: 235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.46 : 242.22 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.46/242.22 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.46x = 242.22 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.46x = 38,331.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,331.48/162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.95

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