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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 244.08 and 54.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 244.08 and 54.49 is: 81.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 244.08 = 54.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/244.08 = 54.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 244.08 × 54.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 13,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,299.92/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.75

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