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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.09, 244.62 and 60.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.09, 244.62 and 60.33 is: 90.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.09 : 244.62 = 60.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.09/244.62 = 60.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.09x = 244.62 × 60.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.09x = 14,757.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,757.92/163.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.49

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