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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.18, 244.60 and 60.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.18, 244.60 and 60.40 is: 90.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.18 : 244.60 = 60.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.18/244.60 = 60.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.18x = 244.60 × 60.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.18x = 14,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,772.32/163.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.53

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