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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.17, 246.16 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.17, 246.16 and 61.44 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.17 : 246.16 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.17/246.16 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.17x = 246.16 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.17x = 15,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124.07/164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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