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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.97, 245.96 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.97, 245.96 and 61.22 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.97 : 245.96 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.97/245.96 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.97x = 245.96 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.97x = 15,056.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,056.14/163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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