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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.66, 245.22 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.66, 245.22 and 153.84 is: 231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.66 : 245.22 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.66/245.22 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.66x = 245.22 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.66x = 37,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,724.64/162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.92

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