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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.58, 243.96 and 54.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.58, 243.96 and 54.40 is: 81.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.58 : 243.96 = 54.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.58/243.96 = 54.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.58x = 243.96 × 54.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.58x = 13,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,271.42/162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.63

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