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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 245.36 and 60.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 245.36 and 60.87 is: 91.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 245.36 = 60.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/245.36 = 60.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 245.36 × 60.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 14,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,935.06/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.32

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