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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.66, 244.32 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.66, 244.32 and 155.46 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.66 : 244.32 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.66/244.32 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.66x = 244.32 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.66x = 37,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,981.99/162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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