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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 245.72 and 61.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 245.72 and 61.06 is: 91.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 245.72 = 61.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/245.72 = 61.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 245.72 × 61.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 15,002.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,002.63/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.59

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