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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 225.76 and 156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 225.76 and 156.79 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 225.76 = 156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/225.76 = 156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 225.76 × 156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 35,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,396.91/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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