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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.91, 244.38 and 53.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.91, 244.38 and 53.23 is: 79.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.91 : 244.38 = 53.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.91/244.38 = 53.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.91x = 244.38 × 53.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.91x = 13,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,008.35/162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.85

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