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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.78, 244.05 and 60.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.78, 244.05 and 60.05 is: 90.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.78 : 244.05 = 60.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.78/244.05 = 60.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.78x = 244.05 × 60.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.78x = 14,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,653.98/162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.02

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