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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 243.60 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 243.60 and 146.40 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 243.60 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/243.60 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 243.60 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 35,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,663.04/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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