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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.97, 244.46 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.97, 244.46 and 54.72 is: 82.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.97 : 244.46 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.97/244.46 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.97x = 244.46 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.97x = 13,376.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,376.99/162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.08

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