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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 245.79 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 245.79 and 61.16 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 245.79 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/245.79 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 245.79 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 15,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032.52/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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