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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 245.84 and 61.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 245.84 and 61.19 is: 91.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 245.84 = 61.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/245.84 = 61.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 245.84 × 61.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 15,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042.34/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.75

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