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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.83, 244.18 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.83, 244.18 and 60.10 is: 90.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.83 : 244.18 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.83/244.18 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.83x = 244.18 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.83x = 14,675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675.22/162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.13

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