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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.85, 244.23 and 60.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.85, 244.23 and 60.11 is: 90.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.85 : 244.23 = 60.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.85/244.23 = 60.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.85x = 244.23 × 60.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.85x = 14,679.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,679.44/162.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.14

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