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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 245.14 and 60.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 245.14 and 60.73 is: 91.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 245.14 = 60.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/245.14 = 60.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 245.14 × 60.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 14,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,886.59/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.14

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