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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.93, 244.39 and 54.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.93, 244.39 and 54.73 is: 82.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.93 : 244.39 = 54.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.93/244.39 = 54.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.93x = 244.39 × 54.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.93x = 13,374.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,374.24/162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.09

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