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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.78, 244.12 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.78, 244.12 and 54.54 is: 81.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.78 : 244.12 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.78/244.12 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.78x = 244.12 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.78x = 13,314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,314.30/162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.79

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