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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.62, 242.52 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.62, 242.52 and 151.68 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.62 : 242.52 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.62/242.52 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.62x = 242.52 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.62x = 36,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,785.43/162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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