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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.64, 243.27 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.64, 243.27 and 159.40 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.64 : 243.27 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.64/243.27 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.64x = 243.27 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.64x = 38,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,777.24/162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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