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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.57, 244.05 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.57, 244.05 and 153.57 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.57 : 244.05 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.57/244.05 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.57x = 244.05 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.57x = 37,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,478.76/162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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