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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 283.10 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 283.10 and 162.51 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 283.10 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/283.10 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 283.10 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 46,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,004.71/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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