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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.59, 244.04 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.59, 244.04 and 151.88 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.59 : 244.04 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.59/244.04 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.59x = 244.04 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.59x = 37,062.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,062.82/162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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