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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 244.43 and 60.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 244.43 and 60.23 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 244.43 = 60.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/244.43 = 60.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 244.43 × 60.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 14,722.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722.17/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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