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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.69, 243.17 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.69, 243.17 and 147.26 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.69 : 243.17 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.69/243.17 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.69x = 243.17 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.69x = 35,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,807.26/162.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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