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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.63 and 61.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.63 and 61.18 is: 91.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.63 = 61.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.63 = 61.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.63 × 61.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 15,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,028.10/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.68

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