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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.77 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.77 and 60.42 is: 90.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.77 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.77 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.77 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 14,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,789.00/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.65

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