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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.52, 242.28 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.52, 242.28 and 153.32 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.52 : 242.28 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.52/242.28 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.52x = 242.28 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.52x = 37,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,146.37/162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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