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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.56, 243.52 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.56, 243.52 and 158.08 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.56 : 243.52 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.56/243.52 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.56x = 243.52 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.56x = 38,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,495.64/162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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