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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 244.47 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 244.47 and 153.99 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 244.47 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/244.47 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 244.47 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 37,643.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,643.94/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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