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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.85, 244.26 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.85, 244.26 and 60.15 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.85 : 244.26 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.85/244.26 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.85x = 244.26 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.85x = 14,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,692.24/162.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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