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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 244.05 and 53.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 244.05 and 53.04 is: 79.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 244.05 = 53.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/244.05 = 53.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 244.05 × 53.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 12,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,944.41/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.53

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