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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.85, 245.81 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.85, 245.81 and 61.16 is: 91.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.85 : 245.81 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.85/245.81 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.85x = 245.81 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.85x = 15,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032.49/163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.75

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