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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.92 and 61.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.92 and 61.24 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.92 = 61.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.92 = 61.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.92 × 61.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 15,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,060.14/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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