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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.95, 244.44 and 54.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.95, 244.44 and 54.71 is: 82.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.95 : 244.44 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.95/244.44 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.95x = 244.44 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.95x = 13,373.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,373.01/162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.07

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