Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.77, 244 and 60.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 162.77, 244 and 60.03 is: 89.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162.77 : 244 = 60.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162.77/244 = 60.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162.77x = 244 × 60.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162.77x = 14,647.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,647.32/162.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89.99
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