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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 243.30 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 243.30 and 53.94 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 243.30 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/243.30 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 243.30 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 13,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,123.60/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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