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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.53, 243.63 and 54.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.53, 243.63 and 54.26 is: 81.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.53 : 243.63 = 54.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.53/243.63 = 54.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.53x = 243.63 × 54.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.53x = 13,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,218.15/162.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.33

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