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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.51, 243.63 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.51, 243.63 and 54.24 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.51 : 243.63 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.51/243.63 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.51x = 243.63 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.51x = 13,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214.49/162.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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