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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.64, 243.10 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.64, 243.10 and 156.16 is: 233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.64 : 243.10 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.64/243.10 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.64x = 243.10 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.64x = 37,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962.50/162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.41

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