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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.81, 244.62 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.81, 244.62 and 154.62 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.81 : 244.62 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.81/244.62 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.81x = 244.62 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.81x = 37,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,823.14/162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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