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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 244.64 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 244.64 and 154.69 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 244.64 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/244.64 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 244.64 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 37,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,843.14/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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