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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 243.64 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 243.64 and 154.20 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 243.64 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/243.64 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 243.64 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 37,569.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,569.29/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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