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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.92, 244.34 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.92, 244.34 and 54.68 is: 82.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.92 : 244.34 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.92/244.34 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.92x = 244.34 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.92x = 13,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,360.51/162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.01

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