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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.15, 246.19 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.15, 246.19 and 61.46 is: 92.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.15 : 246.19 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.15/246.19 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.15x = 246.19 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.15x = 15,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130.84/164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.18

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