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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.31, 244.98 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.31, 244.98 and 60.60 is: 90.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.31 : 244.98 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.31/244.98 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.31x = 244.98 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.31x = 14,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,845.79/163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.91

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