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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 242.37 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 242.37 and 151.38 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 242.37 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/242.37 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 242.37 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 36,689.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,689.97/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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