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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.75, 245.46 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.75, 245.46 and 61 is: 91.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.75 : 245.46 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.75/245.46 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.75x = 245.46 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.75x = 14,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,972.76/163.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.44

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