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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.59, 243.89 and 54.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.59, 243.89 and 54.35 is: 81.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.59 : 243.89 = 54.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.59/243.89 = 54.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.59x = 243.89 × 54.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.59x = 13,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,253.93/162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.52

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