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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.87, 245.84 and 61.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.87, 245.84 and 61.23 is: 91.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.87 : 245.84 = 61.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.87/245.84 = 61.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.87x = 245.84 × 61.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.87x = 15,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051.25/163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.85

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