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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 243.90 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 243.90 and 157.83 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 243.90 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/243.90 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 243.90 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 38,493.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,493.52/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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