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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 244.79 and 60.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 244.79 and 60.49 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 244.79 = 60.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/244.79 = 60.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 244.79 × 60.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 14,807.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,807.35/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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