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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.80, 245.68 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.80, 245.68 and 157.44 is: 237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.80 : 245.68 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.80/245.68 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.80x = 245.68 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.80x = 38,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,679.86/162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.59

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