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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.78, 243.84 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.78, 243.84 and 155.49 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.78 : 243.84 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.78/243.84 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.78x = 243.84 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.78x = 37,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,914.68/162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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