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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.97, 244.43 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.97, 244.43 and 153.93 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.97 : 244.43 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.97/244.43 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.97x = 244.43 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.97x = 37,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,626.70/162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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