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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.52, 242.09 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.52, 242.09 and 156.58 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.52 : 242.09 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.52/242.09 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.52x = 242.09 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.52x = 37,906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,906.45/162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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