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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.19, 244.80 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.19, 244.80 and 60.48 is: 90.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.19 : 244.80 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.19/244.80 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.19x = 244.80 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.19x = 14,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,805.50/163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.73

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