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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.92, 243.04 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.92, 243.04 and 151.28 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.92 : 243.04 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.92/243.04 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.92x = 243.04 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.92x = 36,767.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,767.09/162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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