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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.81, 245.23 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.81, 245.23 and 151.54 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.81 : 245.23 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.81/245.23 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.81x = 245.23 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.81x = 37,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,162.15/162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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