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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 246.25 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 246.25 and 61.40 is: 92.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 246.25 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/246.25 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 246.25 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 15,118.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,118.60/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.14

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