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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 244.64 and 60.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 244.64 and 60.32 is: 90.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 244.64 = 60.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/244.64 = 60.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 244.64 × 60.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 14,755.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,755.16/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.44

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