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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.42 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.42 and 60.27 is: 90.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.42 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.42 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.42 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 14,731.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,731.19/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.38

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