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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.63, 243.90 and 54.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.63, 243.90 and 54.50 is: 81.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.63 : 243.90 = 54.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.63/243.90 = 54.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.63x = 243.90 × 54.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.63x = 13,291.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,291.33/162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.73

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