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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.79, 244.30 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.79, 244.30 and 60.16 is: 90.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.79 : 244.30 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.79/244.30 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.79x = 244.30 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.79x = 14,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,696.90/162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.28

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