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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.97, 244.50 and 60.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.97, 244.50 and 60.31 is: 90.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.97 : 244.50 = 60.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.97/244.50 = 60.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.97x = 244.50 × 60.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.97x = 14,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,745.80/162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.48

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