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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 245.89 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 245.89 and 61.26 is: 91.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 245.89 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/245.89 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 245.89 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 15,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063.22/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.85

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