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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.91, 244.13 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.91, 244.13 and 157.98 is: 236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.91 : 244.13 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.91/244.13 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.91x = 244.13 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.91x = 38,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,567.66/162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.74

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