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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 244.07 and 54.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 244.07 and 54.51 is: 81.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 244.07 = 54.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/244.07 = 54.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 244.07 × 54.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 13,304.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,304.26/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.76

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