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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 244.37 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 244.37 and 156.20 is: 234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 244.37 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/244.37 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 244.37 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 38,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,170.59/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.58

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