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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 245.97 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 245.97 and 61.25 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 245.97 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/245.97 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 245.97 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 15,064.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,064.43/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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