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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.78, 244 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.78, 244 and 59.96 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.78 : 244 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.78/244 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.78x = 244 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.78x = 14,630.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,630.24/162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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