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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.95, 245.57 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.95, 245.57 and 152.70 is: 230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.95 : 245.57 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.95/245.57 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.95x = 245.57 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.95x = 37,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,498.92/162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.12

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