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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.95, 244.69 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.95, 244.69 and 152.15 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.95 : 244.69 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.95/244.69 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.95x = 244.69 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.95x = 37,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,227.98/162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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