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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 244.10 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 244.10 and 60.02 is: 90.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 244.10 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/244.10 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 244.10 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 14,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,650.88/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.03

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