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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 245.90 and 61.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 245.90 and 61.24 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 245.90 = 61.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/245.90 = 61.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 245.90 × 61.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 15,058.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058.92/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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