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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 245.18 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 245.18 and 147.32 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 245.18 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/245.18 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 245.18 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 36,119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,119.92/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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