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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.66, 243.46 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.66, 243.46 and 148.98 is: 222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.66 : 243.46 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.66/243.46 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.66x = 243.46 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.66x = 36,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,270.67/162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.98

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