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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.91, 243.82 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.91, 243.82 and 147.93 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.91 : 243.82 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.91/243.82 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.91x = 243.82 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.91x = 36,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,068.29/162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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