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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.78, 244.16 and 54.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.78, 244.16 and 54.58 is: 81.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.78 : 244.16 = 54.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.78/244.16 = 54.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.78x = 244.16 × 54.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.78x = 13,326.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,326.25/162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.87

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