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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 245.30 and 60.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 245.30 and 60.98 is: 91.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 245.30 = 60.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/245.30 = 60.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 245.30 × 60.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 14,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,958.39/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.42

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