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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.61, 243.92 and 54.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.61, 243.92 and 54.41 is: 81.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.61 : 243.92 = 54.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.61/243.92 = 54.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.61x = 243.92 × 54.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.61x = 13,270.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,270.20/162.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.61

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