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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 245.28 and 60.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 245.28 and 60.79 is: 91.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 245.28 = 60.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/245.28 = 60.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 245.28 × 60.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 14,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,910.57/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.17

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