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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.63, 243.95 and 54.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.63, 243.95 and 54.43 is: 81.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.63 : 243.95 = 54.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.63/243.95 = 54.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.63x = 243.95 × 54.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.63x = 13,277.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,277.32/162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.64

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