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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.19, 244.78 and 60.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.19, 244.78 and 60.47 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.19 : 244.78 = 60.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.19/244.78 = 60.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.19x = 244.78 × 60.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.19x = 14,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,801.39/163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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