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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 245.47 and 60.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 245.47 and 60.91 is: 91.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 245.47 = 60.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/245.47 = 60.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 245.47 × 60.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 14,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,950.05/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.37

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