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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 244.41 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 244.41 and 151.96 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 244.41 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/244.41 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 244.41 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 37,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139.36/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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