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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.50, 242.57 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.50, 242.57 and 151.24 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.50 : 242.57 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.50/242.57 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.50x = 242.57 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.50x = 36,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,685.53/162.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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