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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 244.20 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 244.20 and 152.82 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 244.20 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/244.20 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 244.20 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 37,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,318.64/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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