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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 245.72 and 61.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 245.72 and 61.15 is: 91.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 245.72 = 61.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/245.72 = 61.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 245.72 × 61.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 15,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025.78/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.64

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