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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.84, 245.37 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.84, 245.37 and 155.28 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.84 : 245.37 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.84/245.37 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.84x = 245.37 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.84x = 38,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,101.05/162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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